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14 Superfoods to Improve Your Health
Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals to aid great health

15 Whole Grains to Improve your Health
Whole Grain, what are they, the benefits of eating them and what they can protect you from

3 Health Foods You May Want to Rethink
If your goal is to start 2018 with a healthy beginning, well done!

33 Foods for a Long and Healthy Life
The secret to staying young may lie simply in the foods we eat. Read on to find out more about which foods can slow the aging process down, ensuring you a long and healthy life.

4 Health Benefits of Grapefruit
If you like to start the day with grapefruit, you’re doing your health a big favour. Here are 4 health benefits of grapefruit to whet your appetite:

5 Best Foods to Beat Bloating
Have a munch on these 5 foods the next time your belly bloats.

5 diet tips for higher energy
Your Diet Can Be Have a Major Influence on Your Physical and Mental Well Being.

5 Foods to Avoid Before Bed
Struggling to sleep? Hitting the hay all wired up? It could be what you ate. Check out these 5 foods to avoid before bed.

5 Ways to Maximise your Metabolism
A buzzword among weight watchers is metabolism. Slender women who seem to eat anything without gaining excess weight credit such good fortune to a good metabolism. Overweight individuals aim to their increase metabolism in their efforts to shed unwan...

6 High Protein Snacks to Help You Throughout the Day
Protein is a hunger-busting powerhouse as it has the ability to slow digestion and keep blood sugar steady, which helps to keep cravings at bay.

6 Simple Ways to Boost Concentration
There are some great natural remedies and tricks available to help us boost our concentration and memory.

7 Herbs to Boost your Immune System
Herbs to help stregthen your immune system getting you through the winter season

7 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
If you are one of those people that want to eat healthier but are not sure how to do so because you’re on a budget, try our tips on how to eat healthy without breaking the bank.

8 tips for healthy eating
These eight tips will help you make healthier food choices.

Acai Berry
is one of nature’s superfoods, with an astonishing array of health benefits

Acidic Foods
Read on to find out why we need to balance acidic and alkaline foods.

Acidophilus
More people are turning to natural products for the prevention and treatment of diseases. For many years, some cultures have been using live foods to promote good digestion. The common denominator among these dishes is acidophilus which is naturally ...

Acidosis
Acidosis is a condition when the body becomes too acidic. But why is it so dangerous to our health? Read on to learn more.

Adrenal Exhaustion
Adrenal exhaustion is also known as adrenal fatigue. Other names include hypoadrenia, non-Addison’s hypoadrenia and, in its most severe form, Addison’s disease. It is a modern condition that is associated with overwork and high stress, and it is ...

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. There are two forms of this disease – the wet and the dry form, with the dry form being the most common

Alanine
Alanine is an amino acid that helps the body to convert glucose, a simple sugar, into energy and also helps the body to eliminate excess toxins from the liver. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Alanine is a non-essential amino acid, m...

Alkaline Foods
Alkaline foods are vital for helping the body to maintain its natural pH balance. Read on to find out more about why this balance needs to be maintained and to learn more about alkaline foods.

Alkaline Water
Water is water, right? Not necessarily. Alkaline water can help to create proper health in your body. Read on to learn more.

Allergy Elimination
Do you suffer from allergic symptoms such as itching, rashes, hay fever, cramps, asthma, or runny eyes? There is a good chance that you are allergic to a substance either in the environment or in the foods that you are consuming. Unfortunately, it ...

Allicin
Allicin is the major compound in garlic that is responsible for its hot taste and many of its health benefits. Read on to learn more.

Aloe Vera
Aloe vera contains over 70 necessary ingredients and more than 200 biologically active elements including minerals, enzymes, polysaccharides, vitamins, biological stimulators, amino acids, and proteins. These work on the body in a number of ways to ...

Alpha Lipoic Acid
Discovered in 1951, alpha lipoic acid is an important antioxidant that performs many functions in the body. Read on to find out what it is and why it is of benefit to you.

Amazing Almonds
did you know that the humble almond is one of the most nutritious of all the nuts

Andrographis
Andrographis is a shrub found throughout India and other Asian countries that is sometimes referred to as “Indian Echinacea”. It is also known as the “King of Bitters”. Find out more about its health benefits.

Animal supplements
There are now many natural products and treatments available for your favourite pet, cat or dog. A range of herbal and homeopathic supplements have been developed to alleviate many ailments that affect your cat or dog, including joint pain, digestiv...

Antioxidants
Antioxidants have quite a number of health benefits and are a vital part of any diet. They are present in a number of fresh foods and their role is to neutralise the effects of free radicals upon the body.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an old remedy that has been credited with fixing just about anything.

Are Microwavable Meals Bad For Your Health?
It’s been a long day and the last thing you want to do is crack open the fridge, turn on the oven, and cook. But are microwavable meals bad for your health?

Arthritis
Arthritis is a joint disease which usually affects the knees, wrists, fingers or part of the spinal column. It is common in older people as joint diseases tend to develop gradually either as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Artificial Sweeteners
Xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are all artificial sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. They are helpful for those trying to control the amount of calories in their diet and also for diabetics. Read on to learn more about these art...

Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used in many diet products in order to provide the taste of sugar without the calories. There has been some controversy surrounding aspartame’s safety, so we’ve looked into it...

Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is the most commonly reported childhood behaviour disorder, and is characterised by poor attention span, impulsive behaviour, and hyperactivity in some children. It is most common in childhood but some sufferers carr...

Autism
Autism is a mental health and developmental disorder. It is characterised by things such as difficulty or an inability to create normal social relationships, compulsive and/or ritualistic behaviour, and sometimes a failure to develop normal levels o...

Avoiding Mineral Deficiencies
Minerals are substances that your body needMinerals are substances that your body needs to function well. There are two types of mineral nutrients that your body needs: macrominerals like calcium and potassium, whis to function well.

Ayurveda and Food
Food is an important part of the Ayurvedic system and an Ayurvedic diet can both prevent and heal disease within the body

Baking Healthfully
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Beat Bloating with Your Diet
It’s Saturday night and you are getting ready for a fun night out.

Becoming a Vegetarian
A vegetarian is the term commonly used to refer to someone that doesn’t consume meat and other animal products.

Beetroot
Are you looking for a food that tastes great and yet has a whole host of health benefits? Try one of nature’s superfoods – beetroot!

Benefits of Breast Milk
Help your child gain the anitbodies they require to fight off diseases

Benefits of Fish Oil
Fish oil is the oil that derives from the flesh of many types of fish, including salmon, mackerel and tuna. It carries a host of health benefits to humans and may be sourced simply through the diet or via supplementation

Benefits of Sprouted Grains
Sprouted grains, unlike processed grains, are extremely nutritious and provide a valuable part of any healthy diet. But what are sprouted grains exactly and how can they be used?

Best Weight Loss Workouts
Every diet needs a good exercise routine for you to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Diet pills and crash diets may seem to work in the short term but these methods may do your body more harm than good.

Beta Carotene
Beta Carotene

Beta Casein Intolerance
If you find that milk doesn’t agree with you like it should, it may not be the lactose in the milk. In fact, it might be a type of protein called A1 beta casein. Find out exactly what the different types of beta casein are and how they can affect y...

Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium is one of the friendly bacteria that naturally occurs in the intestines of both infants and adults and in the vaginal tract of adults. As one of the first good bacteria to colonise in the intestines of infants who are breastfed, bifid...

Binge Eating
Everyone has overeaten at some point or another but binge eating is different to overeating from time to time. Learn more about this disorder and find out some strategies to help overcome it.

Bloating
Is bloating sometimes a problem for you? It can cause pa

Blood Sugar Levels
The levels of sugar in the blood are tightly controlled by the body and it is important that they are stable in order to achieve optimal wellbeing. But why is it so important to control blood sugar levels? Read on to learn more.

Blood Type Diet
The blood type diet is a relatively new diet that is starting to make a splash but what it’s all about and how does it work? Read on to find out more.

Body Mass Index
Body mass index is a statistical standard used to determine the amount of body fat that you may have using your height and weight.

Bone Density Scans for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is diagnosed with a bone density scan.

Bowel Cancer
The bowel is that part of your digestive system where waste matter is deposited after going through the complex digestive process in your stomach and small intestine. Due to still unknown reasons, abnormal cells may proliferate in the bowel, causing ...

Brain Foods
For your brain to function at its best, it needs the proper fuel, just like any other machine. But what are the best brain foods? Read on for our guide.

Breakfast
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but not all of us eat the breakfast that we should, usually due to time constraints in the morning.

Brittle Nails
Do you find it hard to grow your nails or do you find that your nails are always breaking or splitting? You could be suffering from brittle nails. Read on to find out exactly what brittle nails are and what you can do to help the condition.

Bronchitis
Many people have suffered from bronchitis at one point or another, and know the discomfort that it can cause. But what exactly is bronchitis and are there natural therapies that can help? Read on to learn more.

Building bone health
Good bone health ensures an increased overall quality of life. Healthy bones provide protection against injury, allow for mobility and house minerals essential to the performance of other systems in the body.

Caffeine
Most people love their coffee but have you ever thought about the health effects of the caffeine it contains? We’ve taken a look at caffeine to find out just what it does to your body.

Caffeine and Pregnancy
Many people love their daily cups of tea or coffee, or love a cool cola. Does being pregnant mean that you have to give up the caffeine? Read on to find out more.

Calcium
Calcium is usually identified with strong bones. What many people are not aware of is that calcium plays an important role in other bodily processes such as blood clotting, cell division, muscle contractions, brain function, hormonal balance and a re...

Calorie Counting
There is no magic number when it comes to the amount of calories that you should be eating to either lose or maintain weight.

Can Vitamin B Help Lower Depression in Later Life?
Vitamin B deficiency has been shown to be a causal factor in depression in the elderly.

Can You Have Too Much Juice?
Fruit juice is a preferred drink as it is thought of as it is healthier than many other drink choices. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Read on to learn more.

Candida
CHanges in your diet will certainly help to prevent and relieve Candida.

Caprylic Acid
While you may already have heard of the amazing benefits that the essential fatty acids (EFAs) like Omega-3 and Omega-6 can do to your health, another fatty acid like caprylic acid can also do wonders to those who suffer from an overgrowth of Candida...

Carnitine
Carnitine is a substance that is used within the body for many things. But what exactly is it and what does it do? Read on for more.

Certified Organic
Organic products are becoming more and more popular but there are still some questions surrounding organics in general. These include the process of certification, as well as the pros and cons of actually buying organic products. Read more about it ...

Chamomile
Chamomile is an herbal treatment that has been in use since the times of ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome. There are two different species of chamomile that are used – German and Roman chamomile. Both strains have the same effect and are extremely s...

Cherries – Nutrition Information
Cherries are well known for their distinctive taste

Childbirth
The excitement of pregnancy and childbirth is often outweighed by the complications, pain and anxiety identified with these conditions. A woman’s nutritional needs are different due to pregnancy and childbirth.

Chlorella
You may not have heard of it before but chlorella is one superfood that has a whole host of nutritional benefits. Read on to find out more.

Cholesterol
Many Australians suffer from high cholesterol which can cause health problems. But what is cholesterol, and how can we ensure that we have a healthy level of it? Read on for more.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Is an illness that affects both the brain and bodily systems. It is characterised by fatigue that is not alleviated by rest ...

Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a well known spice used in cooking, but did you know that it can also be used therapeutically? Cinnamon actually has a wide range of health benefits. Read on to learn more.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a functional food, which simply means that it is a food that provides health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients in the food. Find Out More.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a functional food, which simply means that it is a food that provides health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients in the food. Find Out More.

Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is a substance that has been getting a lot of press lately due to the benefits that it has on our health. But what exactly is it and what does it do?

Coffee
Coffee is one of the most often consumed beverages but is it really as bad as people say it is? In fact, coffee has several health benefits. Read on to learn more.

Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver is a powerful, natural substance that can be used for all sorts of conditions. In fact, it is one of the strongest natural antibiotics known to man.

Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a condition suffered by many Australian people but, while it is scary, it can be managed by natural therapies in conjunction with standard treatments. Natural therapies can help to make your life more comfortable if you h...

Crazy for Quinoa
Once hailed the ‘gold of the Incas’, quinoa is fast becoming the grain of the future.

Dairy: Good or Bad?
We look at both sides of the dairy debate in order to provide a balanced overview of its nutritional benefits.

Dandruff or Psoriasis in the Hair
Dandruff is defined as excessive scaling of the dead skin on the scalp. It is characterised by flakes of skin that range from small and white to large, greasy and yellow. Itchy flaking may appear on the scalp or eyebrows, or around the hairline, ea...

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
DHEA is a supplement that is thought to have anti aging effects. But what exactly is DHEA and does it contain any risks?

Depression and Nutrition
Good nutrition is vital in managing depression. Read on to find out more about depression and nutrition.

Detox for Summer
Our bodies are continually loaded with toxins and detoxing helps the body to remove those toxins, helping you to lose weight, feel healthier and recover from any lingering health problems.

Diabetes - Causes
Diabetes is a problem for many people today, but the causes are not well known. For this reason, we have outlined the commonest causes of diabetes below.

Diabetes and Kids
Diabetes is a disorder in which the body can no longer process blood sugar (glucose). This is because diabetics can no longer produce insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that aids in the regulation of glucose in the body. The glucose can th...

Diabetes rate soars by 60%
In the UK, diabetes cases have risen by 60 percent. So what can be done?

Digestion
Digestion is the process through which the body gets the nutrients that it needs to run as its best. Learn about how the digestive system works and what you can do to help keep it running efficiently.

Distilled Water
Water is crucial to sustaining all life on earth. Two-thirds of our bodies are comprised of water and we use it for a multitude of other tasks, including watering our gardens, bathing, washing and a variety of recreational activities. It is however...

Do I Need Iron Supplements?
How do you know if you need to take iron supplements? And if you’re low in iron, what’s the best way to supplement your diet?

Eat for a Long, Healthy Life
Does a longevity diet exist?

Eat in Season
People all over the world have heeded the call to save the environment by making small changes in their lifestyles. You, too, can help save the environment in your own little way.

Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol
What You Eat Plays an Enormous Role in Increasing or Decreasing Your Cholesterol Levels.

Eating for the brain
The human brain uses 20-30% of the body’s energy intake when resting, making it by far the greediest organ in the human body.

Echinacea
Echinacea is a well known natural remedy that is mainly used for the treatment of colds and flu. It is a great infection fighter and natural antibiotic. Read on to learn more about its benefits.

Eczema Treatments
Eczema is also known as atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, and infantile eczema. However, while it is an uncomfortable condition, there are some natural therapies that can help.

Elimination Diet
If you experience itchiness, swelling and redness after consuming certain foods, chances are that you have a food allergy. A food allergy is your immune system’s response to specific substances found in food.

Emotional Eating
Do you have a favourite comfort food that seems to make you feel better when you are feeling a bit down? Comfort eating is normal if done once in a while but too much can cross over into being emotional eating. Find out exactly what emotional eatin...

Endometriosis
It is a painful condition that affects a surprising number of women, but the good news is that there are natural ways of managing the condition.

Examples Eating
Children tend to choose candies, sweets, sugary drinks, deep fried foods and junk food over fruits and vegetables. As a parent, you may hear yourself constantly explaining to your children about the benefits of nutritious food, to no avail. At the di...

Fast Oxidisers
The metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy is referred to as oxidation. This is the rate at which nutrients are converted to energy within all of your body's cells.

Fat Burning Foods
A good diet and exercise are always part of the equation if you are looking to lose weight, but did you know that there are some fat burning foods that can help you along the long way? Read on to discover what they are.

Fibromyalgia
Do you often hurt all over and feel exhausted? If you’ve been to the doctor and they haven’t been able to find anything specifically wrong with you then it’s possible that you are suffering from fibromyalgia. If this is the case, then you do not ha...

Fighting Depression with omega 3
Depression can be defined as a mental state characterised by low moods, and affects one in five people at some point in their lives. This state typically persists and tends to interfere with everyday life and normal social functioning. Clinical depr...

Flu Prevention – Top Tips
How to prevent the flu this winter, naturally.

Food Additives
Food additives are found in many different foods, and they have many different purposes. But what exactly are they used for and how safe are they? Find out more.

Food as medicine
Let medicine be thy food, and food be thy medicine.

Food Diary
Do you find that you are gaining weight or are having trouble losing weight but you’re not exactly sure why? A food diary can help you to identify the reasons behind weight gain or plateaus and help you to create a healthy eating plan that is right ...

Food In Season
The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables cannot be stressed enough. These foods are highly recommended because of their high fibre, antioxidant and vitamin content. A diet with sufficient fibre is the foundation of a good digestive system while...

Food Intolerances
Understand about food intolerances being a reaction to a specific food or ingredient

Food Poisoning
The symptoms may be mild or very severe, and can occur almost straight after you’ve eaten or a number of hours later. Food poisoning symptoms can last for 24 hours to five days.

Foods and ADHD
ADHD is becoming more common in children and it seems that the foods that are eaten may be having more of an impact than is realised. Read on to find out about foods that should be eaten and foods that should be avoided.

Foods and vitamins that help retain memory
Are you worried about memory loss?

Foods to Improve Your Mood
If you are feeling tired, moody or just generally run down, it could be due to the foods you are eating. Read on to find out how certain foods may affect your moods.

Foot Cramp
Foot cramps, when they occur, often come on suddenly with searing pain. However, you don’t have to live with them. There are some natural remedies that can help.

Four Ways to Fight Fatigue
Fatigue is a symptom, rather than a specific disease or disorder, and is characterised by persistent tiredness. It can also be a symptom of another condition or disease.

Fresh Breath
Do you ever worry that your breath may sometimes smell less than its best? Don’t rely on traditional mouthwashes and sprays. There are some natural remedies that will ensure that your breath always smells sweet.

Gastrointestinal System
The gastrointestinal system is your body’s well coordinated system consisting of organs and components that work together to break down the food that you eat into simple molecules like amino acids, fatty acids and sugars so that these may be absorbed...

Ginger - a natural blood thinner
Ginger is a creeper with a subterranean stem that provides the 'root' commonly used in cooking. It has traditionally been used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and diarrhoea as well as headaches and arthritis. Ginger aids in the a...

Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a well known herbal remedy that is particularly popular for the effect that it has on the brain. But what exactly is it and what are all the benefits that it has? Read on to learn more.

Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a natural sugar compound found in the body, essential in the creation and repair of joint cartilage. It is taken as a supplement to alleviate the effects of osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis, as it assists in the format...

Gluten Free
Understand what Gluten Free is and what foods are listed as gluten free foods

Goji Berries and Goji Juice
What makes Goji juice so great

Good Oils & Bad Oils
There is a bewildering array of oils available at your local supermarket, which makes choosing one for your kitchen a challenging task. Read on to find out what to look for and which oils to avoid on your next shopping trip.

Grapeseed
The active ingredient in grapes that has been singled out as responsible for the potency of wine and grape juice is grapeseed extract, a nutrient that is obtained from the seed of grapes.

Green Tea - Is it Good For You?
Discover the reasons why you should drink green tea and how it is produced

Gut Flora
Gut Bacteria is a critical part of your overall health and well being.

Hair Loss
If you are experiencing hair loss, there are some natural therapies that can help, so try not to worry too much.

Hair Loss and Nutrition
Nutrition can be an effective hair loss treatment. Read on for more information.

Have You Tried Nutrition for your Aches and Pains?
Throughout the centuries, many health claims have been made about the influence food and nutrition has on arthritic symptoms

Healthy Eating for Kids
Give your kids the right balance of nutrients and lead by example

Healthy Fats Broken Down
Dietary fats are broken down in the body in a very complex structure.

Healthy Foods for Kids
The perfect time to teach children about healthy food and activity is school age.

Healthy French Toast Recipe
French toast is infamous for being unhealthy but delicious.

Healthy Oils
Oil has long been maligned as an evil part of the diet – something to avoid at all costs, but did you know that there are some healthy oils that are good to include in your diet? These are polyunsaturated oils that are high in omega 3, 6, and 9 ...

Healthy snacks
These healthy snack ideas means you can make your own super-tasty and healthy snacks

Heart Disease
Heart disease is a concern for many people but exactly how much do you know about it? Read on to find out what you need to know.

Heart Healthy foods
It’s clear that healthy eating as well as lifestyle can make a huge difference to heart health.

Heartburn
Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that has afflicted most people at one time or another. However, there is no need to rely on antacids or other medication to deal with it. There are some great natural remedies and prevention methods that will...

Helpful Herbal Pick-Me-Ups
There are several different herbs that are great for increasing your energy and making you feel better in general.

Herpes
Herpes is a condition that carries a lot of stigma but it is more common than most people realise. While it cannot be cured, there is much that you can do to help control the amount and severity of attacks that may occur. Read on to learn more abou...

Hiccups
We’ve all had but what exactly are they, and can they be a source of concern? We’ve done the research for you, so here’s everything that you need to know.

High GI Foods & Cancer
You’ve heard of the health benefits of following a low GI diet but now new research shows that a low GI diet could be more important than ever before.

Himalayan Crystal Rock Salt
Discover the healing and wonder of Himalayan Rock Salt

Hippocampus
The hippocampus is that part of your brain which is responsible for long-term memory and spatial navigation. It is located in the temporal lobe, behind your ear. You have two hippocampi, one on each side of the brain.

How Digestion Works
Food is to the human body as fuel is to an engine or machine. You eat in order to keep your body in good working condition. Food becomes useful after it is broken down into its component parts of smaller molecules for easy absorption by the body.

How Fermented Foods Heal Your Body & Mind
Hippocrates once claimed that ‘All disease beings in the gut’. Of course, not all disease begins in the gut....

How much fish should I eat a week?
Fish is a very important part of a healthy and balanced diet.

How to Avoid Metals In Your Environment
Metals in our environment consist of trace elements originally deriving from the earths crust. They can be found in our food and water, and may be used to produce other everyday items such as kitchen appliances, timber products, home insulation bats ...

How to Boost Your Immune System
Do you find yourself feeling under the weather a lot or maybe you’re just looking for preventative measures to stop yourself from getting sick? The first and most important key to this is a healthy immune system and the good news is that there are s...

How to Change Your Weight With Your Thinking
Positive self-talk, or affirmations, have been shown time and time again to support the weight-loss process.

How to Choose a Nutrition Course
Wondering how to choose a nutrition course, so you can practice in Australia?

How to Cleanse Your Kidneys
Your kidneys are two bean shaped organs located in the middle of your back, one on each side. They are responsible for excreting just under 2 litres a day of toxic, waste-filled water from of the body via the urinary system.

How to Control Food Cravings
Food cravings refer to an intense desire to eat a certain food. Unlike hunger pangs which are driven by mainly physiological needs, food cravings evoke a powerful emotion of longing for a specific food item.

How to Control Food Cravings
There are many natural remedies that may help you control food cravings. Read on to find out.

How To Find The Right Course To Study
Natural therapy or natural medicine is an alternative approach used to treat diseases by helping the body heal itself. Its methods have gained popularity because these are natural and non-invasive.

How to Make Your Own Muesli
If you'd like to make your own muesli, read on to find out how.

How to Warm Up Naturally
There are many ways to warm up naturally in the winter months. Read on to find out how.

Hydrogen Breath Testing
Hydrogen breath testing is a diagnostic method that can let you know of potential problems that you have with digesting and absorbing foods. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Read on for more.

Hyperandrogenism
The presence of male and female sex hormones influences the sexual development of a person. While both sexes have male and female sex hormones, there is a predominance of male sex hormones (androgen) in men and female sex hormones (estrogen and proge...

Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is located just in front of the neck, and is right above the collarbone, and Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland may not be producing enough of your body’s hormones.

Importance of Seeing a Professional
that you may be unable to obtain from the food you eat. Your diet may not have sufficient quantities of vitamins and minerals that are appropriate for your needs. While you may purchase supplements in health stores without need for a prescription, it...

Improving Your Brain Power
Using herbs, foods, teas and tonics to improve your brain functions

Infertility
Infertility describes the inability of a couple to conceive a child, which is the primary symptom of this condition. `

Insomnia
Insomnia, whether temporary or chronic, is something that we will all suffer from at some point in our lives. However, there are some natural therapies that will help ease the frustration and making falling asleep and staying asleep easier. Read on...

Insulin and Weight Loss
Insulin is a natural hormone made by the body that is necessary for converting carbohydrates into fuel and fat. By understanding how insulin works to create fat, you can then use this information to help you in your weight loss goals.

Intergrative Medicine
Integrative medicine supersedes naturopathic medicine and is based on the following principles.

Iodine
Iodine is a crucial constituent of hormones produced by the thyroid gland, chemical messengers that regulate the development of the central nervous system and metabolic processes in the body. As the body does not produce or store iodine a balanced d...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
characterised by abdominal pain, cramping, and changes in your bowel function, such as bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
characterised by abdominal pain, cramping, and changes in your bowel function, such as bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation

Is the Male Menopause a Myth?
While the female menopause is well documented and researched, some men have long maintained that they experience a similar phenomenon.

Is Your Body Toxic
Toxins that are found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and in the products we regularly use can wreak havoc in our bodies, eventually causing illnesses after prolonged exposure to them.

Is Your Ccoffee Full of Sugar?
Did you know that your morning cup of coffee could have up to 25 teaspoons of sugar?

Kidney Disease
Kidney disease has become one of the world's leading causes of death. It usually starts out unnoticed with most people experiencing no signs or symptoms at all until it progresses to kidney failure.

Kidney Health
Your kidney and the other vital organs of your body are interconnected. If your kidney is in poor condition, you may also suffer other degenerative diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer.

Kidney Stones
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located near your abdomen where urine is collected before flowing out to the bladder. Tiny solid deposits are usually found in the kidney. These are commonly known as

Lactobacillus
Not all bacteria are harmful to your body. While some diseases have been blamed on bacteria such as salmonella and E.coli, there are some micro-organisms that have been medically proven to yield several health benefits to the human body. These benefi...

Lactose Tolerance
Milk and dairy products comprise about 24 percent of the average Australian diet. As good sources of calcium, dairy products help children develop good bones and adults fight bone loss and osteoporosis.

Leg Cramp
Anyone that has suffered from leg cramps knows that they can often be quite painful and even debilitating when they occur. However, there are some great natural remedies that can prevent these cramps from occurring or at least reduce their severity....

Liquid Iron
Liquid Iron is an important dietary mineral regularly prescribed by nutritionists and naturopaths as a form of supplementation to those with low blood-Iron levels.

Liquorice
When most people think of liquorice, they think of the lolly but it is also a remedy that has many health benefits. Read on to find out if it can be of use to you.

Liver Cleanse
The liver is one of the most important organs of your body. It is found at the upper right hand side of your abdomen and is responsible for purifying blood, converting food sugars into energy for the body and producing bile to help break down fats in...

Liver Detox
Are you sluggish it could mean you need to detox your liver

Look After Your Liver
You can prevent liver damage or liver failure by looking after your liver.

Lose the Baby Bulge
It's important to keep eating well and not to diet after you give birth

Losing Weight
Your body’s weight may be an indicator of health problems. Losing weight may not always be a good sign. Changes in weight such as weight loss or weight gain may be a symptom of a condition that may require proper examination and treatment.

Low GI Diet
Having high blood sugar levels is bad for your health. Unregulated sugar levels bring about quick bursts of high energy followed by an equally fast drop in energy levels or spikes.

Lupins
Lupins are legumes, close relatives of the pea and bean family, otherwise known as pulses. This herbaceous shrub was grown in the ancient Roman era, but was superseded by other cereal and grain crops.

Lupus
Lupus occurs when the immune system begins to attack the body’s tissues, causing inflammation and damage

Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and performs a host of important health functions

Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is something that affects many men. Read on to find out more about how it occurs, and what options you have as far as treatment is concerned.

Mangosteen Juice
Mangosteen juice is made from the seeds, rind, and flesh of this tropical fruit, and together with the pomegranate and acai berry, is one of natures super fruits. These typically have high nutrient and anti-oxidant qualities. Mangosteens contain xan...

Marine Phytoplankton
Marine phytoplankton is made up of a huge variety of single cell plants that are found in the surface upper zone of the aquatic system. These phytoplankton have the ability to transform inorganic materials, sea water, natural warmth, sunlight, and c...

Mediterranean diet for better health
The Mediterranean Diet is abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and olive oil, and perhaps the world's healthiest diet.

Memory Function
A good memory is essential to performing daily activities. While most parts of the brain serve memory function, it is the hippocampus, located in your temporal lobe near your ear, which is essential to recalling information previously stored by your ...

Menopause Naturally
There are conventional treatments available but if you prefer not to use these, there are plenty of natural therapies that are of help

Metabolic Typing
Every person has a unique biochemical makeup, with different nutritional requirements. Metabolic typing acknowledges these differences between people and thus optimises your health. Read on to learn more.

Metabolism
Metabolism describes the ongoing chemical reactions in the body, such as the breakdown of food and its transformation into energy. This is controlled by hormones, which secrete enzymes to achieve this task. These chemical messengers, secreted by the...

Methionine
Methionine is an amino acid that must be obtained through the diet. It is vital for the body and has a number of health benefits. Read on to learn more about why it is so necessary.

Milk Alternatives
For many years, the only milk available has been milk from an animal.

Mung Beans
Mung beans are one of those foods that seem to be loved or hated but this humble food is actually a nutritional powerhouse and may actually be able to be defined as a superfood. Read on to learn more about their health benefits.

Natural Allergy Treatments
Many people seek allergy relief with the help of natural therapies that function by reducing the severity of specific allergy symptoms.

Natural Asthma Treatments
There are many natural treatments which may be effective in treating asthma. Read on for more.

Natural Depression Treatments
There are many natural depression treatments which can assist with managing depression.

Natural Hair Loss Treatments
Many people are turning to natural hair loss treatments to remedy baldness and hair thinning. Read on for more about natural hair loss treatments.

Natural Infertility Treatments
There are a wide range of natural treatments which can assist with infertility. Read on to find out more.

Natural PCOS Treatments
There are many types of natural therapies that may assist in the management of PCOS.

Natural Remedies for PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), also known as Premenstrual Tension (PMT), is the name that is used to describe a collection of physical and emotional symptoms that affect women before the start of menstruation.

Natural Treatments for Bronchitis
There are many natural treatments available to assist with bronchitis.

Natural Treatments for Osteoporosis
A range of natural treatments or medicines offer hope for osteoporosis sufferers.

New Study Finds Low-Carb Diet Better For the Heart
New research has found that a low-carbohydrate diet is better for our cardiovascular health than a low-fat diet.

Nutrition and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
There are several dietary changes that can be made in order to improve the symptoms of ADD.

Nutrition and mental health
A simple change in diet can dramatically improve ones mental health. The body and the brain require certain nutrients to stay healthy, happy, productive, well slept, satisfied and so on.

Nutrition for Allergies
Read on to find out how good nutrition can both prevent and relieve allergic reactions.

Nutrition for Asthma
Nutrition is very important when it comes to managing asthma, as some foods can trigger allergies and asthma.

Nutrition for Bronchitis
Nutrition is essential in avoiding a compromised immune system, and can also help you evade or recover from a chest infection such as bronchitis.

Nutrition for Eye Health
there are some foods that can help to protect the health of your eyes, and ward off eye diseases such as age related macular degeneration (AMD), and cataracts

Nutrition for Fertility
Specific foods and their nutrients are essential to good reproductive health. Read on to find out.

Nutrition for Osteoporosis
Nutrition and paying attention to diet can be an important element in alleviating or avoiding conditions and ailments, including osteoporosis.

Nutrition: 3 Reasons Why It Is So Important
Nutrition, is the supply of nutrients found in food to support life.

Obesity
Statistics gathered by the World Health Organization (WHO) show that an estimated 2.6 million people die yearly because of obesity. Obesity is best described as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that poses serious health risks to tho...

Obesity In Kids
Young children do look cuddly with 'baby fat', but there are good reasons for taking a closer look at your child's weight to prevent obesity.

Olive leaf
Olive leaves are from olive trees, part of the Olea genus, a plant that has been central to Mediterranean culture for thousands of years. The other product of the plant are olives, from which olive oil is derived. Olive oil has found worldwide accl...

One in 10 adults will soon have diabetes
A tenth of the world’s adults will have diabetes by 2035, warns Public Health England.

Organic v Conventional Food
Conventional foods are produced with a diverse mix of artificial chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and any other man-made additives or organisms.

Osteoporosis
The word “osteoporosis” literally means porous bones and it occurs when bones lose too much of their protein and mineral content – especially calcium.

Osteoporosis - Prevention
Prevention is especially vital as, while osteoporosis can be treated, it cannot be cured. There are several steps that you can take to protect yourself against this disease

Pancreas
The pancreas is located near the stomach and small intestine. As an endocrine gland, it produces and secretes hormones such as insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream.

Pancreas Health
The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine organ that can be found near your stomach and small intestine. As an endocrine gland, the pancreas is responsible for the production and secretion of two hormones, insulin and glucagon, that work togethe...

Pelvic Floor Muscles
At the base of the female abdomen are the pelvic floor muscles which support the base of the bladder and close the top of the urethra.

Pomegranates
Pomegranates are a fruit that are often thought of exotic, with many people not knowing much about their health benefits. As it turns out, pomegranates may actually be a superfood. Read on to learn more.

Post Exercise Food
Post exercise food - exercise and food go hand in hand.

Pre Exercise Food
Pre exercise food - fuel up the right way before exercise

Prebiotics
Prebiotics are non-digestible food fibres that benefit the body by stimulating the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines. Therefore, to be effective, the prebiotic must not be digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract, so that is able to be...

Preparing for a Detox
For whatever reason, whether it is to lose weight, feel well again or just improve your overall vitality, you have decided to follow a detox diet.

Probiotics
These bacteria are vital for our health – two of the most well known probiotics are lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus.

Raspberries
Nature has a way of providing most of our nutritional needs by producing a variety of superfoods. 'Superfood' is generally used to refer to a fruit or vegetable that is fully loaded with phytonutrients or plant chemical compounds which provide superi...

Reasons Why a Healthy Breakfast Is Important
Breakfast is an important meal that refuels the body and the brain with energy and nutrients. A healthy breakfast is a great way to start the day.

Red Clover
Advanced nations in the west are looking more and more to eastern practices for natural therapies as an alternative to modern medicines. One such practice involves the use of red clover for treating common illnesses.

Restless Legs Syndrome
Do you find that you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep because of a need to move your legs? You may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. Read on to find out more about what it is and what natural therapies may be of help to you.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that many people suffer from. Conventional medicine is not the only way to successfully manage the condition – there are several natural therapies that can help. Read on to learn more.

Rhubarb Is Loaded with Nutrition
Rhubarb is loaded with nutrition. It is an excellent source of vitamin C which is an important mineral to help support a healthy immune system.

Rice Milk - A Healthy Alternative?
There are many milk substitutes for people that are vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant, or otherwise unable to drink regular milk. Rice milk is just one of these. But how healthy is rice milk and is it really an acceptable substitute? Read on t...

Rosacea
If you suffer from rosacea, there are some natural treatments that you can try in order to improve the condition.

Salt
Salt is important for the body but, like all things, it is possible to have too much. Based on the average human body, the average adult will need around 4 grams of salt per day, with the minimum requirement being 1.5 grams.

Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are often thought of as the bad fats but you may be surprised to learn that we need a limited amount of them in our diet. Read on to find out more.

Sea Kelp
Sea kelp is an important substance that can have a whole range of health benefits and it is particularly helpful for the thyroid gland. Read on to find out more about how sea kelp can be of benefit to your health.

Seaweed
Think of seaweed and it is likely that you will think of something that comes from the sea, and that you only see when swimming in the ocean. But seaweeds are actually plants that can have a whole host of health benefits for you. Read on to learn m...

Select and Store Your Vegetables
Selecting and storing vegetables correctly will give you optimum opportunity of increased nutritional vegetable value.

Shift Working
The business demands of some establishments require the presence of workers to perform various tasks at all times of the day, whether for production, customer care or sales. This is usually done by dividing a day into three 8-hour work shifts and ass...

Should Vegans Eat Honey – Or Avoid it?
Whether you’re a vegan or not, you might be wondering: should vegans eat honey? There’s a lot of buzz around the topic (pun intended).

Silica
Understand why we need silica and how it aids our bodies

Sinusitis
Sinusitis can be a cause of misery for many people but the good news is that there are some natural ways that you can ease the discomfort. However, some of the remedies that are outlined here can be very potent and it is recommended that you always ...

Skin elasticity
Your skin is the largest organ of the body. It is responsible protecting internal organs, and defends the body from pathogens, UV rays and a number of environmental irritants.

Slippery Elm
Slippery elm can help to soothe a sore throat, alleviate the pain of colic or stomach ulcers, and relieve inflammatory bowel conditions. Slippery elm helps with digestion and cleanses the colon. It is particularly helpful for easing a cough and soo...

Slow Oxidisers
The metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy is referred to as oxidation. This is the rate at which nutrients are converted to energy within all of your body's cells.

Soy
Understand Soy and the benefits and drawbacks

Spirulina
Spirulina a powerful superfood containing many nutrients, antioxidants and amino acids to name a few

Stomach Cramp
Stomach cramp is painful, sometimes to the point of being debilitating but there is no need to rely on traditional medication to ease the pain. There are some great natural remedies that can be very effective.

Stress
Stress can be defined as a change that causes strain physically, emotionally or psychologically.

Stress - Is it Doing You Damage?
Stress may be positive as it puts you on alert and allows you to address a challenge or obstacle efficiently with your body’s fight or flight system.

Study Finds Vitamin B May Protect Brain in Old Age
A new study has found that daily doses of Vitamin B could halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people and perhaps even delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Study Shows Vitamin D May Help Fight Colds and Flu
New research has suggested that a daily vitamin D supplement may help ward off colds, flu and various respiratory infections.

Summer Dessert Recipe
Lemon Sorbet is a real thirst quencher recipe for those hot summer months.

Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a common injury but, despite the name, it is not just caused by playing tennis. It can be caused by any repetitive action of the arm and can be defined as a form of tendonitis. However, you don’t have to rely on medications to manag...

The Facts About Fluid Retention
Do you sometimes feel bloated? Maybe your shoes are tighter than normal or your ring isn’t fitting quite right. It’s probably fluid retention. While it is uncomfortable, there are some natural ways to find relief.

The Healing Properties of Honey
Far from just being a tasty, sweet food, honey also has some amazing healing properties. Find out what honey can be used for.

The nutrition behind pomegranate seeds
Pomegranates are amongst the healthiest fruits on earth.

The Pros and Cons of Detoxing
Detoxing may be defined as cleansing the body from poisons and toxins that may have accumulated in the colon, lymph, lungs, gallbladder, skin, blood, kidneys and liver.

The Six Sensations of Taste
Taste has traditionally been defined as the five tastes interpreted your tongues taste buds - bitterness, saltiness, sourness, sweetness and savouriness. More recently however, the term has expanded to include the official sixth sensation of taste -f...

The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
Xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are all artificial sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. They are helpful for those trying to control the amount of calories in their diet and also for diabetics. Read on to learn more about these art...

The Truth About Dieting
Many people have undertaken some form of diet at one time or another, with the goal of fitting into a new outfit, or simply to help feel better about themselves. But is dieting actually having the opposite effect? Read on to learn more.

The Truth About Fasting
Fasting has been practiced for eons as a spiritual or religious practice that cleanses and detoxifies the mind and body.

The Truth About Manuka Honey
Manuka is a flowering plant, which has been utilised to produce a wide range of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal products and remedies.

The Truth About Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
We have taken a look at both the positives and the negatives of a vegetarian or vegan diet, so that you can make up your own mind

Three Foundational Health Habits
There is much highlighted and continued debate over the best way to eat. The debate over how much exercise you need, continues in parallel sequence.

Thyroid
Thyroid problems can cause symptoms such as increased allergies, skin problems, fatigue, nervousness, gastrointestinal problems, sleeping too much or too little, gaining or losing weight...

Tips for Clean Eating
Clean eating is nothing new, but how do you exactly go about cleaning up your diet?

Top ten spices and what they do
Unlike herbs that come from the leaves of plants, spices derive from the plant's roots, berries, seeds and bark.

Top Tips for Beating Tiredness
Tiredness is what your body feels when it lacks energy due to excessive physical and emotional stress.

Top Tips for Sleep
In today’s busy world, sleep can be a precious commodity and, often, one that we don’t get enough of. So if you wake up in the morning and don’t feel as rested or refreshed as you should, try our tips to help you improve the quality of your sleep.

Trans Fatty Acids
How Trans Fatty Acids are created and which foods you'd find them in

Turning Vegetarian
The health benefits of a vegetarian diet are no longer 'news'. Studies link meat consumption to increased risks of various types of cancers, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and other illnesses.

Underactive Thyroid and Super Greens
If you have an underactive thyroid, you may have been told that you have to take special medications or undergo certain measures in order to balance it and get it working as it should.

Urinary Incontinence
ncontinence occurs when either the muscles or the nerves controlling the bladder fail to work properly

Vanadium
Vanadium is an ultra-trace mineral that is found in both the diet and the body. It is essential for some animals but vanadium has not yet been proven to be an essential mineral for humans.

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
We have taken a look at both the positives and the negatives of a vegetarian or vegan diet, so that you can make up your own mind

Vegetarian's Guide to Choosing Omega-3 Supplements
Here we take a glance at the best omega-3 sources for a vegetarian or vegan diet and lifestyle.

Veggie Weight Gain
Becoming a vegetarian may not always equate with losing weight. While eliminating beef, pork or chicken from your diet may mean fewer calories from meat sources, you may still put on a few pounds when you consume more vegetables that are loaded with ...

Vitamin B
B vitamins are essential for health and they perform a variety of functions in the body. But what are the different B vitamins and what do they do? Read on to find out more.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient for the healthy growth and development of cells and tissues. Ascorbate is an anti-oxidant, effectively nullifying the damage volatile oxygen free radical molecules do to our DNA.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is necessary as it helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is important for healthy bones, muscles, and teeth. But are you getting the vitamin D that you need?

Vitamin K
Your body regularly needs Vitamin K for growth and good health. While Vitamin K is naturally produced in your body, it may also be taken in small amounts and is present in most of the food you eat.

Want to Stay Young? Cut Calories by 15%
A new study Published in Cell Metabolism journal has revealed cutting calories by 15% for two years can slow down the ageing process.

What is a Pegan Diet?
Wondering what is a pegan diet and if it’s right for you? Read on – and have a chat with a dietician or nutritionist to check if it’s right for you.

What is Nutrition?
Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs

What's So Good About Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is a natural sugar compound found in the body, essential in the creation and repair of joint cartilage. It is taken as a supplement to alleviate the effects of osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis, as it assists in the format...

Whey Products
Whey is a great source of minerals and digestive bacteria. It is great for fermenting vegetables and for recipes such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and beet kvass. You can also drink it when you have an upset stomach. Whey protein and products provide re...

Why you should eat fermented foods
What do kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut, and yoghurt have in common?

Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles on the face have always been regarded as signs of ageing. Most people accept wrinkles as inevitable, just like death and taxes, while a growing number resist the unsightly lines with skin products and invasive surgery.

Xylitol – the low down
Xylitol is a sweetener that is found in plants and is used as a sugar substitute.